Greg Obert is a 22-year veteran of the Houston Fire Department. His rank is senior captain. Obert also is a program coordinator at College of the Mainland for the fire technology program. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in emergency management administration from West Texas A&M University and an associate of applied science degree in fire protection technology from San Jacinto College. An executive board member for the Texas Association of Fire Educators, Obert holds certifications as a Master Firefighter, Instructor III-Master and Fire Officer IV.